http://gas2.org/2008/05/07/vw-confirms-1l-concept-will-become-reality-in-2010/
The VW 1L is so named because, in theory, it only consumes one liter of fuel per 100 kilometers traveled. For those of us in the US, this translates into about 235 MPG
Probably won’t ever see the light of day on American roads, but the Germans might find a way to make these “fly” weight cars viable on their autobahns.
Bill, try to imagine a cheap, old monitor…
VW 1L concept car 100 km per liter (235 mpg)
WW II concept car 100 km per liter (235 mpg)
I was so relieved when it was big enough to see…
too cool!
That cab’s not even big enough to include a set UPs. 
djm
After WW2, Messerschmitt designed and built an inline 2 seater as a way to get around cheaply. The inline seating is unique, much like the VW 1L
BMW via Iso Isetta also made a cheap two passenger car. Iso was an Italian refrigerator manufacturer, hence the door that opens from the front of the car. The Isetta saved BMW from bankrupcy.
And the only way I got to know about them is my office mate is into microcars like these.
There is a real advantage to microcars - when you get in a wreck, they can bury you in it.
I wonder how well those video cameras work in the snow. I think I still prefer side view mirrors and a rear window. Neat concept, I wonder what the final 2010 version will look like.
Steve Urkel’s car!
By converting photons to electrons, I assume. Why would snow keep that from happening?
Because snow has been known to obstruct the view of traffic. Especially if it accumulates in the lens or something.
Which is exactly what it does to windows and mirrors. In fact, cameras could
be housed inside the car body, needing only a small hole angled such that snow
cannot accumulate easily. Seems like it would be better than mirrors in a snowy
situation.
Oh I want one.
I’m putting my $0.02 on the Smart car. I think they will become the cult “mini” as opposed to the BMW Mini. I remember friends had a real BMC mini in Scotland and it was an amazing little car.
I can’t fold up small enough to get into a BMC mini but one of these would
work 
Americans may have to wait for one or more of the automobile XPrize cars to come to market. Basically, it is a prize for a 100 mpg (or equivalent) car, that meets American crash and emmission requirements, and must have a production run of at least 10,000 units sold for profit.
overview of contest
http://www.xprize.org/news/automotive-x-prize-seeks-100-mpg-car
some top teams
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/4261425.html?series=19